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alternate delegate  

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  • An alternate delegate is someone appointed or elected to act as a substitute if a delegate is absent or otherwise cannot fulfill the required duties at a political meeting, conference, or session. Alternate delegates are seated with their delegation and attend all meetings and functions. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Alternate Delegate]

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